1. A foundation product. “This will get your hair to have a little bit of hold,” Potempa says. This can be a volumizing mousse, flexible gel or a setting spray (we like Suave Volumizing Mousse, $3.75). Applying it to damp hair will give it some structure before you begin styling.

2. A styling product. This includes anything you use during the styling process, like heat protectant sprays or a flexible hairspray (we like Aussie Opposites Attract Hairspray, $4). Just mist each section of hair before curling it, and it’ll lock in the style while still letting you run your fingers through it, Potempa says.

3. A finishing cream. Potempa suggests something that is “more opaque, as opposed to a silicone serum, which could get a little too greasy if you’re applying it at home.” We like Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Finishing Cream, $5.49, which will help take away any frizz and complete your look.